An asiatic lion found dead near the Gir Range periphery was possibly killed in self-defence, forest officers have said.
Assistant Conservator of Forest P S Babariya said: “The lion’s body was found near the periphery of the Girnar Range, on the outskirts of Chorwadi, Nawagam and Mandalpur villages. The lion was aged around 3-4 years and was hit on the head with an axe.”
Girnar Range — some 70 km from the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary — is home to some 30 lions as per the last census of 2005. Gujarat has a population of 350 lions including those living in the Girnar Range and the sanctuary. People living in the periphery of the sanctuary are also known for their commitment to lion preservation.
Forest officers said the lion had reportedly wounded seven people (including a forest guard) from Chorwadi, Nawagam and Mandalpar villages, who have been admitted to the Junagadh Civil Hospital.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Foresters-say-lion-was-killed-in-self-defence/594437
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